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Public School | Grades PK-8 | City of Chicago SD 299

Whittier Elementary School is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 639 schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a public school that serves 413 students in grades PK-8.

Whittier Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whittier Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Whittier Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whittier Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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1900 West 23RD St, Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 535-4590

City of Chicago SD 299

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 413

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Whittier Elementary School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

98%

Black

Two or More Races

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City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending

$11,303Per Pupil

The City of Chicago SD 299 spends $11,303 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about City of Chicago SD 299 District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Whittier Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the ISAT

What is it?

The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

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